I have mixed feelings about this one. I watched it because of Yamapi-san. But, I didn't like how he was doing cosplaying on every episode. (It's not exactly cos-playing, but he dressed up a lot and reminded me of a doll. I hate to imagine that people watch the show just so they can see Yamapi dressed in different clothings. Anyways, storywise, I enjoyed it. Some of the tricks were interesting. At the same time, I find it unrealistic for Kurosaki to 'get' people all the time. You wonder how a young boy learned all these tricks if he suffered so much in his childhood. Anyways, I must say, I love the ending. It is unpredictable and I love Yamapi's superb acting. I've never thought he was a good actor (still, I watched everyone of his dramas). I was impressed with him acting as Akira in his prev drama - Nobuta wo produce. I thoughted that was the most suitable character for him by far. But after seeing this one, esp the last episode, I hope I won't hear anyone saying that he 'can't act'. At least, I feel that he did a suberb job acting. Also, I believe, this is the first time that I saw Yamapi being angry (of all the years that I was into Johnny's). It's kind of scary, but I feel sorry for him too.

Hey, did any of you think he resembled a young Kimutaku in Kurosagi? There were certain shots and mannerisms that made me think he's the new Kimura.

Interested in what you all thought and saw....

its quite a cool show.. i like it.

nokcha wrote:

Hey, did any of you think he resembled a young Kimutaku in Kurosagi? There were certain shots and mannerisms that made me think he's the new Kimura. Interested in what you all thought and saw....

You're not the only one to try looking at the new Janizu members a "new Takuya".

Stop searching for a new Takuya, this won't exist. Even YamaP wouldn't be qualified as someone else... And the ratings are talking, he's not even near of your average Takuya Kimura drama.

I have finished Kurosagi, at last. I have to admit I expected much better, I was probably so hooked up after NwP that I wanted to see YamaP again. Unfortunately, Kurosagi won't be unforgettable, but the ending was nonetheless fantastic.

I has watched Kurosagi before I watched NwP, and I realized I couldn't stand it. Thus I recommend that anyone who wants to watch the two, to watch NxP and then watch Kurosagi.

Their respective characters played by Yamapi and Maki are totally different, and you can see a huge improvement in their acting. It's like watching a Mike Tyson fight, followed by a Steve Urkel fight. I'd definitely like Kurosagi much better.

aznkether wrote:

I has watched Kurosagi before I watched NwP, and I realized I couldn't stand it. Thus I recommend that anyone who wants to watch the two, to watch NxP and then watch Kurosagi. Their respective characters played by Yamapi and Maki are totally different, and you can see a huge improvement in their acting. It's like watching a Mike Tyson fight, followed by a Steve Urkel fight. I'd definitely like Kurosagi much better.

better yet watch Nobuta and don't watch Crapsagi.

Luthiel no Edge wrote:

Unfortunately, Kurosagi won't be unforgettable, but the ending was nonetheless fantastic.

you're right...it was imminently forgettable.

aznkether wrote:

I has watched Kurosagi before I watched NwP, and I realized I couldn't stand it. Thus I recommend that anyone who wants to watch the two, to watch NxP and then watch Kurosagi. Their respective characters played by Yamapi and Maki are totally different, and you can see a huge improvement in their acting. It's like watching a Mike Tyson fight, followed by a Steve Urkel fight. I'd definitely like Kurosagi much better.

Well, I would take NwP over Kurosagi any day because Kurosagi isn't something exceptional, nor special. Nobuta was. Each time I think of NwP I feel nostalgic but... Kurosagi? I even forgot what the first episode was talking about.

Wonder if they'll make a special. The ratings weren't bad.

NwP was a much more superior drama than Kurosagi. But Kurosagi had its own charms.

im watchin' kurosagi XDD i began to watch it but never finished it XPPP
yamaP wasnt that funny ... i prefer him in NwP XDD but i like him in kurosagi too ~^^ hehe~

mm..interesting debate..
well each person his/her own perspective n opinion..
hehehhe..
Yamapi played quite different role in NwP and Kurosagi..
it goes the same to Maki too..
in Kurosagi they played such serious roles while in NwP u'd expect some baka things..

I am watching both Kurosagi and NwP at the same time...
but i prefer Kuro to NwP
i need 1 more eps to finish Kurosagi..
i really look forward to watch the final eps..
it'd be very interesting

in NwP, i'd love to see more Pi.
i havent finished watching this..

so i cant comment which would impress me..
either one would be fine for me..
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i was watching Kuro eps 9 last night..
i was bit shocked..
in this eps, u can see lots of scenes of Yamapi was eating..
from steak, ice cream..
i knew that in each eps, there would be at least one scene of Yamapi was eating..
but i never thought in eps 9 there would b quite few..
hahahhaha

when i watched yamap ate, i said inside my heart "please stop eating, yamapi"
i was worried that he'd gain weight

btw this was my fave scene
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6S1T95ym-7I

hey i find this in YT
quite funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p79YWaLLawM&feature=PlayList&p=25CF0A34FABB4BE3&index=54
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good dorama~
horikita maki is soo cute..different character from her previous NwP..
YamaP also..but i prefer him as mad, baka Akira

is there going to be Kurosagi 2?

mm..not sure whether there'll be sequel for this
but even that i like yamap and would love to have the sequel, i'd prefer there wont be any
bcoz mostly the sequel wont do well as the original one (refer to Gokusen)

so i dont want to ruin the reputation or the image of the original one..
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Iv3_imt wrote:

mm..not sure whether there'll be sequel for this but even that i like yamap and would love to have the sequel, i'd prefer there wont be any bcoz mostly the sequel wont do well as the original one (refer to Gokusen) so i dont want to ruin the reputation or the image of the original one..

How do you know about Gokusen? Do you know that in Japan, Gokusen 2 is held in high standards, and often said to be better than the first one?

By the way, Gokusen is a +25%-ratings drama, Kurosagi is around 15 %, even a SP would be pointless.

Being a big fan of YamaP, I'd like him not to play so much the sorrowful guy...

The drama set is cool...do anyone have the theme songs can upload it to YSI?please?
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I liked how serious Yamapi was in this drama.
it was quite from the acting that yamappi did in NWP.
i hope theres a second one
AHHH! =D

Luthiel no Edge wrote:

How do you know about Gokusen? Do you know that in Japan, Gokusen 2 is held in high standards, and often said to be better than the first one?

hee, must be because of Kame and Jin? Gokusen 2 was just too lame... if you make a sequel, do it better will ya?

finally watched it finished just now...
it's great movie...yamap stay cool even in jail...
surprising act with using 'bang' by maki...love this scene so much... when they're both 'bang' each other, maki is so cute ...

is there any news about the sequel...it seem that the story hadn't finished right???
waiting for the sequel... ^^

There's going to be a sequel?! I'm on epi #9 so I haven't read a lot of posts in this thread for fear of spoilers! Tho I did know that the ending was left hanging. A sequel would be nice. I love the Yamapi/Maki combination. So kawai!
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